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Address: Via Boquete, Boquete0413, Panama

Phone Number: 507 720-2879

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Description: The library opened its doors in February 2012 as the first lending library...

The library opened its doors in February 2012 as the first lending library in Panama. The modern 3 story stone and glass building is a distinguished addition to the Boquete landscape. Free wi-fi and computers with internet are available, while the 3rd floor art gallery features monthly displays from local artists. Check the online calendar for concerts and activities. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm

The Boquete public library was a favorite as soon as I found it. A card is easy to obtain once you have a local address. The staff was very friendly (some bilingual), and they have a lot of good English books for the fall rainy afternoons in paradise.
The new, modern Biblioteca is also a favorite venue for cultural events,...
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This was a great find. Five years ago it wasn't there and I said that I'd have to start one when we moved there. Was glad to see it there now and next year I will carry books in my suitcase. There were painting classes going on the day I climbed to the top. Beautiful wood stairwell.

I'm a middle aged woman who traveled alone to Boquete in the hopes of volunteering with the local children. I met a wonderful lady named Elsa who works at the Library. She is a classy beautiful woman with a giving heart. With her help, I was guided and able to help, read to the Nube Bugle' children. It was something...
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Apparently this place is really happenin sometimes, but we apparently weren't there at the right time. That said, great place to read, and they have the full hardcover versions of all national geographics since 1965, which are really really cool.

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